The initial Jupiter airdrop remains one of the most successful on Solana to date.
And now, the Jupiter community has decided how future $JUP airdrops will take shape.
In this guide, we’ll break down everything you need to know about Jupiter and the upcoming $JUP airdrop—let’s get started!
Overview
- Project: Jupiter
- Token ticker: $JUP
- Contact Address (CA): JUPyiwrYJFskUPiHa7hkeR8VUtAeFoSYbKedZNsDvCN
- JUP total supply: 10 billion
- Blockchain: Solana
- Sector: Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
- Business model: Liquidity aggregator for token swaps & perpetual futures
- Ethereum counterparts:
What does Jupiter do?
Jupiter ranks among the largest DeFi protocols in crypto, boasting a TVL of $2.5 billion and a staggering $93 billion in spot trading volume in November 2024 alone—comparable to DeFi juggernauts such as Uniswap and 1inch.
Jupiter initially started out as a liquidity aggregator for token swaps, much like 1inch on Ethereum. Since then, it has expanded its offerings to include GMX-style perpetual futures and launched a memecoin trading app, APE.
What is the JUP token?
$JUP is a governance token which allows community members to approve, sanction, and vote on all aspects of the Jupiter platform.
- Approve: Date of liquidity and emission plans
- Sanction: Token mints after genesis mint
- Vote: Projects for ecosystem initiatives
For more context, watch the $JUP launch video.
How to qualify for the JUP airdrop?
The Jupiter DAO—one of the most active and vibrant communities in crypto—has announced plans for two additional $JUP airdrops, set for 2025 and 2026.
Details for the 2025 airdrop, including the date, time, and eligibility criteria, are still under wraps. However, airdrop rewards are generally linked to user activity, so increasing your buying, selling, and trading on Jupiter platforms could boost your future $JUP allocation.
What’s certain is that the second Jupiter airdrop is shaping up to be one of the largest in crypto history, with millions of wallets expected to qualify.
When will the JUP airdrop take place?
The date and time for the second Jupiter airdrop have yet to be announced. Additionally, the eligibility checker and JUP claim page are not live at this time.
⚠️ Beware: During airdrop season, scammers create imitation accounts to trick you into clicking phishing links and wallet drainers. Please exercise caution. Only click on, and visit, links from Jupiter's official 𝕏 account, and do not respond to direct messages from unknown parties related to the $JUP airdrop—regardless if you’re on 𝕏, Discord, Telegram, or other platforms.
For more, read our Solana airdrops guide.
How to trade JUP with Phantom?
You need to hold SOL in your Phantom wallet to complete this process.
In case you’re not eligible for the $JUP airdrop, or you’d like to buy, sell, and/or trade JUP tokens, we got you covered:
- Log in to your mobile app or browser extension
- Click the “Swap” tile and select the token (e.g. SOL or USDT/C) you’d like to use in the swap
- Next, click the drop down menu in the “You receive” section and paste “JUPyiwrYJFskUPiHa7hkeR8VUtAeFoSYbKedZNsDvCN” into the search bar
- After selecting the JUP token, finalize your swap order and click “Review Order”
- You’ll be asked to agree to the terms of service
- If you agree, you’ll receive an order overview—click on “Swap” if you’re happy with it
- You’re all done!
How to bridge tokens to Solana with Phantom?
If you’d like to bridge funds to Solana, use our very own Crosschain Swapper! With our Crosschain Swapper, you can bridge tokens across Solana, Ethereum, Base, and Polygon right in your Phantom wallet.
Disclaimer: This guide is strictly for educational purposes only and doesn’t constitute financial or legal advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any assets or to make any financial decisions. Please be careful and do your own research.
